Schedule

BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule 17 - 23 January 2022

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00:00	00:00 The Fire Inside by Nick Stafford A stranger seeks shelter at an isolated farmhouse in the depths of winter. 00:45 The Shoreline at Sunset by Ray Bradbury Two beachcombers discover a strange creature.	00:00 Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—1. The Secret of the Growing Gold 1/5 Tales from the mind of Bram Stoker. Fair hair becomes an unusual tool of marital revenge. 00:15 The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—6. Storm Warning 6/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. 00:30 A Good Read—Ricky Ross and Tom Heap Singer Ricky Ross and presenter Tom Heap discuss books with Harriet Gilbert	00:00 Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—2. The Coming of Abel Behenna 2/5 Two rivals in love make a pact. Will it end in betrayal? Read by Dyfed Thomas. 00:15 The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—7. Lies 7/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. 00:30 Soul Music—Adagio in G minor Albinoni's Adagio may be wrongly attributed but it still never fails to move us.	00:00 Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—3. The Dream in the Dead House 3/5 An Englishman in Munich receives a most unexpected rescue. 00:15 The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—8. The End of Everything 8/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. 00:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Little Grey Cells of Hercule Poirot 2/5 The casebook of Agatha Christie's Belgian detective and his little grey cells.	00:00 Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—4. A Dream of Red Hands 4/5 Jacob Settle hides a dark past. What does his dream mean? A tale from the Dracula author. 00:15 The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—9. The Accident 9/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. 00:30 Great Lives—Nazir Afzal on Gandhi Nazir Afzal chooses Mahatma Gandhi as his great life.	00:00 Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—5. The Squaw 5/5 An arrogant American earns himself a horrific retribution. Tale from the Dracula author. 00:15 The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—10. Resistance 10/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. 00:30 Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes—Dhyan Chand 2/5 Shah Rukh Khan's celebrates his personal heroes with a tribute to hockey star Dhyan Chand.	00:00 The Voyage of the Demeter by Robert Forrest 1897: Terror strikes on a schooner sailing from Bulgaria to England. Stars Finlay Welsh.
01:00	01:00 Owl Sense by Miriam Darlington (Omnibus) Author Miriam Darlington immerses herself in a world of owls.	01:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 5. Trail From A Tip-Off 5/7 An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger feels lost. 01:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 1. A Case of Making Good 1/5 Redundant pitman turned sleuth Stephen J Blackburn is embroiled with Hungarian exiles.	01:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 6. Explosion in Red 6/7 It’s a bad day for Scotland Yard, and Inspector Roger West. 01:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 2. A Case of Parma Violets 2/5 When a woman suspects her husband is having an affair, she calls in Stephen J Blackburn.	01:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 7. Mastermind at Midnight 7/7 Carosian’s plans finally become evident. 01:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 3. A Case of Brotherly Love 3/5 Stephen J Blackburn hunts for a Canadian's long-lost brother, after a cruel separation.	01:00 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 1. The Serial Widow 1/6 The Roman detective probes a serial bride who outlives her husbands. 01:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 4. A Case of Plagiarism 4/5 Stephen J Blackburn is called in when a writer is convinced his TV script's been pinched.	01:00 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 2. The Unexpected Offer 2/6 The Roman detective receives an unexpected offer. 01:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice 5/5 An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.	01:00 Archive on 4—Joe v Max The story of the fight that gripped the world in 1938 between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.
02:00	02:10 Inheritance Tracks—Olivia Newton-John The singer chooses 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' by Dionne Warwick and her own song 'Gaia'. 02:20 How Does That Make You Feel? (Omnibus)—Series 11 Martha’s clients have made few changes to their circumstances.	02:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—1. Fatherhood 1/5 Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments. 02:15 D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 1 1/5 Skye is usually on Dexter-duty but now she's got nothing to do. 02:30 The Qatar Philharmonic Razia Iqbal tells the story of the first western symphony orchestra in the Gulf.	02:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—2. Filmmaking 2/5 Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including meeting Gene Kelly. 02:15 D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 2 2/5 Skye is worried that Dexter might have another meltdown. With Sydney Wade and Mark Addy. 02:30 The Audio Describers Matthew Sweet meets the people who create a whole new cinematic world.	02:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—3. On Stage 3/5 Michael Crawford reads his autobiography, with success in 'No Sex Please, We're British'. 02:15 D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 3 3/5 Skye can't stop thinking about Scarlett, and worrying about Dexter. 02:30 Words, Words, Words Sue Perkins explores the house of Dr Johnson, author of 18th century English dictionary.	02:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—4. Frank 4/5 Creating Frank Spencer in 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em' and taking on risky stunts. 02:15 D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 4 4/5 Skye has spoken to Scarlett, but she's miles away. Aiden Hardy keeps on turning up. 02:30 A Love Supreme: 50 Years On Courtney Pine explores John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, fifty years after its release.	02:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—5. Phantom 5/5 Michael Crawford on the tribulations and ultimate triumph of Phantom of the Opera. 02:15 D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 5 5/5 Has Skye made a big mistake? Ed takes her for breakfast. 02:30 There's More Here Than I Thought Who was Winifred Gill? Writer Kate Mosse uncovers the life of an extraordinary woman.	02:00 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 3, Reading 1/6 The comedian investigates his fear of reading aloud. Just what is the point of books? 02:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Pleasant Yet Dull Life Re-Evilled 1/6 Pip Bin is beginning to miss the conflict with absent evil nemesis Mr Gently Benevolent.
03:00	03:30 Laurel and Hardy on Tour The impact of the Hollywood comedy duo’s European tours from 1932 to 1954.	03:00 The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.	03:00 Sherlock Holmes—A Study in Scarlet, 1. Revenge 1/2 The great detective meets Watson for the first time.	03:00 Sherlock Holmes—A Study in Scarlet, 2. The Country of the Saints 2/2 Watson assists the detective in the battle to solve their first gruesome case.	03:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Sign of the Four, 1. Timbertoe 1/2 The great detective is bored, until a young woman arrives looking for her father.	03:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Sign of the Four, 2. The Great Agra Treasure 2/2 The case is proving difficult to crack, and Watson has matters of the heart to negotiate.	03:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Alcohol 1/4 Can't face an evening without wine? The comedian lectures on the economics. 03:30 Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Email problems in ancient Rome. Sketch comedy with Robert Webb and Olivia Colman.
04:00	04:00 Laurel and Hardy by Tom McGrath Starring Robbie Coltrane as Oliver Hardy and John Sessions as Stan Laurel.	04:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz 04:30 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, An Englishman Abroad 2/6 An Englishman visits and Ludovico hopes he might help him out of his cash crisis.	04:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 3, University of Leeds 6/6 Three University of Leeds students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 04:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.	04:00 The Write Stuff—Series 10, Tom Stoppard 3/6 James Walton's quiz at the Oxford Literary Festival with John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. 04:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Rosie relaunches Radio Gleam as it bids for older listeners.	04:00 Many a Slip—From 08/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With Tim Rice. 04:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Here's Looking At You, Kid 1/6 Robert Wilson discovers acting isn't everything it appears to be.	04:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 24/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Leslie Crowther, Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh 04:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures.	04:00 Young Coleridge 16th September 1803. The poet reflects on his personal and professional setbacks.
05:00	05:00 Poetry Extra—Suckers! Poet and Parasite Daljit Nagra chooses the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:30 HR—Series 1, A Leaving Party 5/6 When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...	05:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science 5/6 With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs. 05:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	05:00 Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires! 1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms. 05:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 4, Hedgerow Hedge Row 3/5 When neighbours fall out over a hedge is it really a police matter?	05:00 Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, Britain's Place in the World 1/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. 05:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 2: Exercise 2/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden.	05:00 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job. 05:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 3 3/4 Dave introduces his new girlfriend Margot, but not everyone is convinced.	05:00 The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Appraisal day dawns at catalogue company Smile5, but only Sailesh has prepared for it. 05:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Badly-Dressed Boyfriend Problem Marian and Tara tackle a badly-dressed boyfriend, a weighted blanket and noisy eaters.	05:30 Great Lives—Nazir Afzal on Gandhi Nazir Afzal chooses Mahatma Gandhi as his great life.
06:00	06:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 5. Trail From A Tip-Off 5/7 An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger feels lost. 06:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 1. A Case of Making Good 1/5 Redundant pitman turned sleuth Stephen J Blackburn is embroiled with Hungarian exiles.	06:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 6. Explosion in Red 6/7 It’s a bad day for Scotland Yard, and Inspector Roger West. 06:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 2. A Case of Parma Violets 2/5 When a woman suspects her husband is having an affair, she calls in Stephen J Blackburn.	06:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 7. Mastermind at Midnight 7/7 Carosian’s plans finally become evident. 06:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 3. A Case of Brotherly Love 3/5 Stephen J Blackburn hunts for a Canadian's long-lost brother, after a cruel separation.	06:00 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 1. The Serial Widow 1/6 The Roman detective probes a serial bride who outlives her husbands. 06:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 4. A Case of Plagiarism 4/5 Stephen J Blackburn is called in when a writer is convinced his TV script's been pinched.	06:00 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 2. The Unexpected Offer 2/6 The Roman detective receives an unexpected offer. 06:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice 5/5 An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.	06:00 Young Coleridge 16th September 1803. The poet reflects on his personal and professional setbacks.	06:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String (Omnibus) Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments.
07:00	07:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science 5/6 With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs. 07:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	07:00 Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires! 1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms. 07:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 4, Hedgerow Hedge Row 3/5 When neighbours fall out over a hedge is it really a police matter?	07:00 Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, Britain's Place in the World 1/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. 07:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 2: Exercise 2/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden.	07:00 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job. 07:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 3 3/4 Dave introduces his new girlfriend Margot, but not everyone is convinced.	07:00 The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Appraisal day dawns at catalogue company Smile5, but only Sailesh has prepared for it. 07:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Badly-Dressed Boyfriend Problem Marian and Tara tackle a badly-dressed boyfriend, a weighted blanket and noisy eaters.	07:30 Great Lives—Nazir Afzal on Gandhi Nazir Afzal chooses Mahatma Gandhi as his great life.	07:10 Inheritance Tracks—Jon Culshaw Comic impersonator Jon Culshaw chooses 'Memories' by Elvis Presley. 07:20 D for Dexter (Omnibus)—Series 7 Skye is usually on Dexter-duty, but now she's got nothing to do.
08:00	08:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 8 8/13 Baby Helen is annoying Kate and George's neighbours. 08:30 The Phenomenon Squad—Fraud 3/5 The undercover police squad try to foil a massive art fraud.	08:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma 1/24 Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune? 08:30 Winston—Winston Back Home, A Whale of a Time with Chekhov 2/6 Angry Nancy takes action when she hears what the old rogue has been up to.	08:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 08:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Et In Arcadia Ego 6/6 Giles and David take Judith to Cornwall, but trouble's looming...	08:00 The Men from the Ministry—Transatlantic Trouble The bumbling duo welcome an American niece and face up to a new under-secretary. 08:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Married Man 6/8 Clare's latest love affair is hard to keep secret	08:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, Absent Friends 5/26 Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination and an escaped convict. 08:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.	08:00 The Write Stuff—Series 10, Tom Stoppard 3/6 James Walton's quiz at the Oxford Literary Festival with John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. 08:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Rosie relaunches Radio Gleam as it bids for older listeners.	08:30 Play It Cool—Episode 4 4/6 What if the Cannes film festival came to Britain? And other world affairs. 08:55 Leonard Rossiter - In a Nutshell—Power Struggles A breakthrough in 'ecological physics' is scandalously ignored.
09:00	09:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz 09:30 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, An Englishman Abroad 2/6 An Englishman visits and Ludovico hopes he might help him out of his cash crisis.	09:00 The News Quiz—Series 107, Episode 3 3/10 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines, in a tough week for the PM. 09:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.	09:00 The Write Stuff—Series 10, Tom Stoppard 3/6 James Walton's quiz at the Oxford Literary Festival with John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. 09:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Rosie relaunches Radio Gleam as it bids for older listeners.	09:00 Many a Slip—From 08/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With Tim Rice. 09:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Here's Looking At You, Kid 1/6 Robert Wilson discovers acting isn't everything it appears to be.	09:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 24/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Leslie Crowther, Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh 09:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures.	09:00 Comedy Club Extravaganza The best guests, interviews, sketches and songs from the Comedy Club archive.	09:00 All Gas and Gaiters—Series 2, The Bishop Learns the Facts 1/20 Clerical confusion reigns when Noote's friend asks him to marry her. From July 1972. 09:30 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science 5/6 With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs.
10:00	10:00 The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.	10:00 Sherlock Holmes—A Study in Scarlet, 1. Revenge 1/2 The great detective meets Watson for the first time.	10:00 Sherlock Holmes—A Study in Scarlet, 2. The Country of the Saints 2/2 Watson assists the detective in the battle to solve their first gruesome case.	10:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Sign of the Four, 1. Timbertoe 1/2 The great detective is bored, until a young woman arrives looking for her father.	10:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Sign of the Four, 2. The Great Agra Treasure 2/2 The case is proving difficult to crack, and Watson has matters of the heart to negotiate.		10:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers 2, Gary Barlow Gary Barlow, musician and Take That front man, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne 10:45 Curious Cases—Series 13, The Lunar Land, Part 1 4/6 Where did the Moon come from?
11:00	11:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, It Takes Time 38/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores alternatives to our era of instant gratification 11:50 Inheritance Tracks—Jack Dee Comedian Jack Dee chooses Petula Clark and John Otway and Wild Willy Barratt.	11:00 Archive on 4—Joe v Max The story of the fight that gripped the world in 1938 between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.	11:00 Neil Innes: Dip My Brain In Joy—1. Bangs, Belches, Smut & Smoke 1/3 Diane Morgan celebrates the life and work of Neil Innes.	11:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—British Music Makers, Lily Allen Singer-songwriter Lily Allen is castaway by Kirsty Young. 11:45 Curious Cases—Series 13, An Instrumental Case 3/6 Why do instruments sound different?	11:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New Year, New Start Podcasts picks for those seeking refreshment- including work, health and relationships.		11:00 Radiolab—Series 6, I Hart K-Pop 4/8 Radiolab explores how much do you want to know about the people you idolise?
12:00	12:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 8 8/13 Baby Helen is annoying Kate and George's neighbours. 12:30 The Phenomenon Squad—Fraud 3/5 The undercover police squad try to foil a massive art fraud.	12:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma 1/24 Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune? 12:30 Winston—Winston Back Home, A Whale of a Time with Chekhov 2/6 Angry Nancy takes action when she hears what the old rogue has been up to.	12:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 12:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Et In Arcadia Ego 6/6 Giles and David take Judith to Cornwall, but trouble's looming...	12:00 The Men from the Ministry—Transatlantic Trouble The bumbling duo welcome an American niece and face up to a new under-secretary. 12:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Married Man 6/8 Clare's latest love affair is hard to keep secret	12:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, Absent Friends 5/26 Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination and an escaped convict. 12:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.	12:00 Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires! 1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms. 12:30 Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, Britain's Place in the World 1/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.	12:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Poems for Dark Days Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 12:30 HR—Series 1, A Bus Pass 6/6 Peter and Sam meet in the queue for senior bus passes.
13:00	13:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 5. Trail From A Tip-Off 5/7 An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger feels lost. 13:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 1. A Case of Making Good 1/5 Redundant pitman turned sleuth Stephen J Blackburn is embroiled with Hungarian exiles.	13:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 6. Explosion in Red 6/7 It’s a bad day for Scotland Yard, and Inspector Roger West. 13:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 2. A Case of Parma Violets 2/5 When a woman suspects her husband is having an affair, she calls in Stephen J Blackburn.	13:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 7. Mastermind at Midnight 7/7 Carosian’s plans finally become evident. 13:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 3. A Case of Brotherly Love 3/5 Stephen J Blackburn hunts for a Canadian's long-lost brother, after a cruel separation.	13:00 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 1. The Serial Widow 1/6 The Roman detective probes a serial bride who outlives her husbands. 13:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 4. A Case of Plagiarism 4/5 Stephen J Blackburn is called in when a writer is convinced his TV script's been pinched.	13:00 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 2. The Unexpected Offer 2/6 The Roman detective receives an unexpected offer. 13:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice 5/5 An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.	13:00 Archive on 4—Joe v Max The story of the fight that gripped the world in 1938 between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.	13:00 The Red-Haired Woman by Orhan Pamuk (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/2 Young Cem Celik takes a job minding an orchard for his uncle.
14:00	14:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—1. Fatherhood 1/5 Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including some Frank Spencer-like moments. 14:15 D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 1 1/5 Skye is usually on Dexter-duty but now she's got nothing to do. 14:30 The Qatar Philharmonic Razia Iqbal tells the story of the first western symphony orchestra in the Gulf.	14:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—2. Filmmaking 2/5 Michael Crawford reads from his autobiography, including meeting Gene Kelly. 14:15 D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 2 2/5 Skye is worried that Dexter might have another meltdown. With Sydney Wade and Mark Addy. 14:30 The Audio Describers Matthew Sweet meets the people who create a whole new cinematic world.	14:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—3. On Stage 3/5 Michael Crawford reads his autobiography, with success in 'No Sex Please, We're British'. 14:15 D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 3 3/5 Skye can't stop thinking about Scarlett, and worrying about Dexter. 14:30 Words, Words, Words Sue Perkins explores the house of Dr Johnson, author of 18th century English dictionary.	14:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—4. Frank 4/5 Creating Frank Spencer in 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em' and taking on risky stunts. 14:15 D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 4 4/5 Skye has spoken to Scarlett, but she's miles away. Aiden Hardy keeps on turning up. 14:30 A Love Supreme: 50 Years On Courtney Pine explores John Coltrane's A Love Supreme, fifty years after its release.	14:00 Parcel Arrived Safely: Tied With String by Michael Crawford—5. Phantom 5/5 Michael Crawford on the tribulations and ultimate triumph of Phantom of the Opera. 14:15 D for Dexter—Series 7, Episode 5 5/5 Has Skye made a big mistake? Ed takes her for breakfast. 14:30 There's More Here Than I Thought Who was Winifred Gill? Writer Kate Mosse uncovers the life of an extraordinary woman.	14:00 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 3, Reading 1/6 The comedian investigates his fear of reading aloud. Just what is the point of books? 14:30 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Pleasant Yet Dull Life Re-Evilled 1/6 Pip Bin is beginning to miss the conflict with absent evil nemesis Mr Gently Benevolent.	14:10 Inheritance Tracks—Bonnie Tyler Singer Bonnie Tyler chooses 'A Hard Day's Night' by the Beatles. 14:20 Adam Bede by George Eliot (Omnibus)—Episode 1 1/3 One of Lisbeth Bede's sons has marriage on his mind, but there is trouble ahead.
15:00	15:00 The Admirable Crichton by JM Barrie Satire about the fortunes a perfect butler. Stars Russell Tovey.	15:00 Sherlock Holmes—A Study in Scarlet, 1. Revenge 1/2 The great detective meets Watson for the first time.	15:00 Sherlock Holmes—A Study in Scarlet, 2. The Country of the Saints 2/2 Watson assists the detective in the battle to solve their first gruesome case.	15:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Sign of the Four, 1. Timbertoe 1/2 The great detective is bored, until a young woman arrives looking for her father.	15:00 Sherlock Holmes—The Sign of the Four, 2. The Great Agra Treasure 2/2 The case is proving difficult to crack, and Watson has matters of the heart to negotiate.	15:00 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Alcohol 1/4 Can't face an evening without wine? The comedian lectures on the economics. 15:30 Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Email problems in ancient Rome. Sketch comedy with Robert Webb and Olivia Colman.	15:30 Words, Words, Words Sue Perkins explores the house of Dr Johnson, author of 18th century English dictionary.
16:00	16:00 Jest a Minute—Series 2, Episode 3 3/6 Milton Jones, Lloyd Langford, Chris Corcoran and Lucy Porter in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz 16:30 The Leopard in Autumn—Series 2, An Englishman Abroad 2/6 An Englishman visits and Ludovico hopes he might help him out of his cash crisis.	16:00 The 3rd Degree—Series 3, University of Leeds 6/6 Three University of Leeds students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 16:30 Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 A hairy folk band helps Tamsyn Trelawny and the Cornish smugglers to escape the law.	16:00 The Write Stuff—Series 10, Tom Stoppard 3/6 James Walton's quiz at the Oxford Literary Festival with John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks. 16:30 Smelling of Roses—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 Rosie relaunches Radio Gleam as it bids for older listeners.	16:00 Many a Slip—From 08/08/1978 Roy Plomley's contestants battle to spot the mistakes. With Tim Rice. 16:30 An Actor's Life for Me—Series 3, Here's Looking At You, Kid 1/6 Robert Wilson discovers acting isn't everything it appears to be.	16:00 Funny You Should Ask—From 24/03/1981 Peter Jones tests three experts in comedy - Leslie Crowther, Barry Cryer and Dick Vosburgh 16:30 Ballylenon—Series 5, Episode 2 2/6 The debate rages over President Hoover's cottage, and Stumpy collects signatures.	16:00 Young Coleridge 16th September 1803. The poet reflects on his personal and professional setbacks.	16:00 Drama on 4—D for Dexter: Coming Home Skye can't get hold of her little brother Dex. Where is he? By Sarah Daniels
17:00	17:00 Reluctant Persuaders—Series 3, 5. The Appliance of Science 5/6 With Nigel Havers. Hardacre’s son Elgin joins the team and reveals some strange beliefs. 17:30 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.	17:00 Dot—Series 3, Saucepans for Spitfires! 1/4 A national initiative to boost morale causes havoc in the War Rooms. 17:30 It's a Fair Cop—Series 4, Hedgerow Hedge Row 3/5 When neighbours fall out over a hedge is it really a police matter?	17:00 Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 2, Britain's Place in the World 1/4 Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy. 17:30 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 2: Exercise 2/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden.	17:00 Ankle Tag—Series 2, The Nappy Advert 2/4 The family are trying to earn more money, so Big Bob gets a job. 17:30 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 3 3/4 Dave introduces his new girlfriend Margot, but not everyone is convinced.	17:00 The Headset Set—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Appraisal day dawns at catalogue company Smile5, but only Sailesh has prepared for it. 17:30 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Badly-Dressed Boyfriend Problem Marian and Tara tackle a badly-dressed boyfriend, a weighted blanket and noisy eaters.	17:30 Great Lives—Nazir Afzal on Gandhi Nazir Afzal chooses Mahatma Gandhi as his great life.	17:00 Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Poems for Dark Days Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 17:30 HR—Series 1, A Bus Pass 6/6 Peter and Sam meet in the queue for senior bus passes.
18:00	18:00 Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—1. The Secret of the Growing Gold 1/5 Tales from the mind of Bram Stoker. Fair hair becomes an unusual tool of marital revenge. 18:15 The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—6. Storm Warning 6/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. 18:30 A Good Read—Ricky Ross and Tom Heap Singer Ricky Ross and presenter Tom Heap discuss books with Harriet Gilbert	18:00 Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—2. The Coming of Abel Behenna 2/5 Two rivals in love make a pact. Will it end in betrayal? Read by Dyfed Thomas. 18:15 The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—7. Lies 7/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. 18:30 Soul Music—Adagio in G minor Albinoni's Adagio may be wrongly attributed but it still never fails to move us.	18:00 Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—3. The Dream in the Dead House 3/5 An Englishman in Munich receives a most unexpected rescue. 18:15 The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—8. The End of Everything 8/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. 18:30 The Radio Detectives—Series 2, The Little Grey Cells of Hercule Poirot 2/5 The casebook of Agatha Christie's Belgian detective and his little grey cells.	18:00 Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—4. A Dream of Red Hands 4/5 Jacob Settle hides a dark past. What does his dream mean? A tale from the Dracula author. 18:15 The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—9. The Accident 9/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. 18:30 Great Lives—Nazir Afzal on Gandhi Nazir Afzal chooses Mahatma Gandhi as his great life.	18:00 Midnight Tales by Bram Stoker—5. The Squaw 5/5 An arrogant American earns himself a horrific retribution. Tale from the Dracula author. 18:15 The Truth About Hawaii by Oliver Emanuel—10. Resistance 10/10 An everyday scratch turns a family's world upside down. 18:30 Shah Rukh Khan's Heroes—Dhyan Chand 2/5 Shah Rukh Khan's celebrates his personal heroes with a tribute to hockey star Dhyan Chand.	18:00 The Voyage of the Demeter by Robert Forrest 1897: Terror strikes on a schooner sailing from Bulgaria to England. Stars Finlay Welsh.	18:00 The Freebooter Amidst the dunes of a desert planet, an alien race is dying. Can they be helped? 18:45 Robert Aickman Stories—1. Le Miroir 1/5 Celia, a young Englishwoman, moves to Paris to embark on a career as an artist.
19:00	19:00 Marriage Lines—Series 2, Episode 8 8/13 Baby Helen is annoying Kate and George's neighbours. 19:30 The Phenomenon Squad—Fraud 3/5 The undercover police squad try to foil a massive art fraud.	19:00 The Goon Show—Series 5, The Whistling Spy Enigma 1/24 Spy Neddie must make contact with his informer. But can he whistle the secret tune? 19:30 Winston—Winston Back Home, A Whale of a Time with Chekhov 2/6 Angry Nancy takes action when she hears what the old rogue has been up to.	19:00 Hancock's Half Hour—Series 4, Agricultural 'Ancock 17/20 The Lad starts farming, unaware what Sid has sold him. 19:30 If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?—Series 1, Et In Arcadia Ego 6/6 Giles and David take Judith to Cornwall, but trouble's looming...	19:00 The Men from the Ministry—Transatlantic Trouble The bumbling duo welcome an American niece and face up to a new under-secretary. 19:30 After Henry—Series 2, The Married Man 6/8 Clare's latest love affair is hard to keep secret	19:00 Dad's Army—Series 3, Absent Friends 5/26 Mainwaring returns to platoon insubordination and an escaped convict. 19:30 Married—Series 1, Episode 4 4/6 Trapped in a parallel universe, Robin hires a strangely familiar kids' entertainer.	19:00 Comedy Club Extravaganza The best guests, interviews, sketches and songs from the Comedy Club archive.	19:00 Radiolab—Series 6, I Hart K-Pop 4/8 Radiolab explores how much do you want to know about the people you idolise?
20:00	20:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 5. Trail From A Tip-Off 5/7 An unexpected phone-call for Janet West - and Roger feels lost. 20:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 1. A Case of Making Good 1/5 Redundant pitman turned sleuth Stephen J Blackburn is embroiled with Hungarian exiles.	20:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 6. Explosion in Red 6/7 It’s a bad day for Scotland Yard, and Inspector Roger West. 20:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 2. A Case of Parma Violets 2/5 When a woman suspects her husband is having an affair, she calls in Stephen J Blackburn.	20:00 Whodunnits—Stand By For West - Battle For Inspector West, 7. Mastermind at Midnight 7/7 Carosian’s plans finally become evident. 20:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 3. A Case of Brotherly Love 3/5 Stephen J Blackburn hunts for a Canadian's long-lost brother, after a cruel separation.	20:00 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 1. The Serial Widow 1/6 The Roman detective probes a serial bride who outlives her husbands. 20:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 4. A Case of Plagiarism 4/5 Stephen J Blackburn is called in when a writer is convinced his TV script's been pinched.	20:00 Whodunnits—Falco - Venus in Copper, 2. The Unexpected Offer 2/6 The Roman detective receives an unexpected offer. 20:30 The Blackburn Files—Series 1, 5. A Case of Haddock and Plaice 5/5 An elderly couple's time-share cash con sparks Stephen J Blackburn's first case abroad.		20:00 Drama on 4—D for Dexter: Coming Home Skye can't get hold of her little brother Dex. Where is he? By Sarah Daniels
21:00	21:00 TED Radio Hour—Series 8, It Takes Time 38/48 Manoush Zomorodi explores alternatives to our era of instant gratification 21:50 Inheritance Tracks—Jack Dee Comedian Jack Dee chooses Petula Clark and John Otway and Wild Willy Barratt.	21:00 Archive on 4—Joe v Max The story of the fight that gripped the world in 1938 between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.	21:00 Neil Innes: Dip My Brain In Joy—1. Bangs, Belches, Smut & Smoke 1/3 Diane Morgan celebrates the life and work of Neil Innes.	21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—British Music Makers, Lily Allen Singer-songwriter Lily Allen is castaway by Kirsty Young. 21:45 Curious Cases—Series 13, An Instrumental Case 3/6 Why do instruments sound different?	21:00 Podcast Radio Hour—New Year, New Start Podcasts picks for those seeking refreshment- including work, health and relationships.		21:00 Desert Island Discs Revisited—Singers 2, Gary Barlow Gary Barlow, musician and Take That front man, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne 21:45 Curious Cases—Series 13, The Lunar Land, Part 1 4/6 Where did the Moon come from?
22:00	22:00 The Unbelievable Truth—Series 27, Episode 1 1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 22:30 Hearing with Hegley—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 The poet laureate of alternative comedy - John Hegley entertains. 22:45 Lenny Henry's Rogues Gallery—Series 1, The Birthing Project 2/4 Lenny Henry stars in this tale about an alien who had an unfortunate experience on Earth.	22:00 It's a Fair Cop—Series 4, Hedgerow Hedge Row 3/5 When neighbours fall out over a hedge is it really a police matter? 22:30 Cowards—Series 1, Episode 3 3/6 Packing cases and breaking vows in the bizarre sketch comedy show.	22:00 Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 2, 2: Exercise 2/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor looks at exercise and why it should, in her opinion, be forbidden. 22:30 And Now in Colour—Series 2, Colourthon 2/6 The team attempt their own radio charity fundraiser.	22:00 Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 9, Episode 3 3/4 Dave introduces his new girlfriend Margot, but not everyone is convinced. 22:30 Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 1, Juradia 2/6 Brian travels to Juradia, a country where every other person is a lawyer.	22:00 Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Badly-Dressed Boyfriend Problem Marian and Tara tackle a badly-dressed boyfriend, a weighted blanket and noisy eaters. 22:30 Henry Normal's Encyclopaedia Poetica—Volume 3 3/4 Henry Normal opens volume three with poems about politics, class and trains.	22:00 Chain Reaction—Series 1, Johnny Vegas Interviews Stewart Lee 4/7 One up front and opinionated comedian interviews another in the tag talk show. 22:30 The Problem With Adam Bloom—Series 3, Parents 2/6 The comedian ponders the many difficulties involved in being, and having, a mum and dad.	22:00 HR—Series 1, A Bus Pass 6/6 Peter and Sam meet in the queue for senior bus passes. 22:30 Delve Special—Series 1, The Shifton Scandal 4/4 In his town demolition expose, David Lander looks at the trial and disturbing aftermath.
23:00	23:00 The News Quiz—Series 107, Episode 3 3/10 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines, in a tough week for the PM. 23:30 Inside Alan Francis—Episode 3 3/4 Things have come to a head, so Alan and Jane engage a solicitor.	23:00 Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—From the Man Who Mistook his Bike for Olives 3/5 Armando turns his attention to dictators. 23:15 Damien Slash—The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 2, Episode 3 3/4 Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker). 23:30 Concrete Cow—Series 1, Episode 6 6/6 Email problems in ancient Rome. Sketch comedy with Robert Webb and Olivia Colman.	23:00 Bleak Expectations—Series 5, A Pleasant Yet Dull Life Re-Evilled 1/6 Pip Bin is beginning to miss the conflict with absent evil nemesis Mr Gently Benevolent. 23:30 Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 2, Alcohol 1/4 Can't face an evening without wine? The comedian lectures on the economics.	23:00 Listen Against—Series 2, Episode 2 2/4 Time runs away in preparations for the switch-on of the BBC Collider. 23:30 The Secret World—Series 2, Episode 6 6/6 James Bond star Daniel Craig tries to get car insurance.	23:00 Laura Solon - Talking and Not Talking—Series 1, Episode 2 2/6 Meet the Daniel Bedingfield-loving East European couple. 23:30 That Mitchell and Webb Sound—Series 4, Episode 4 4/6 A visit to Britain's only sanctuary for balloon animals.	23:00 Mr and Mrs Smith—Series 1, The Music Festival 3/4 Will reluctantly joins Annabelle at a music festival with her annoying friend Heather. 23:30 The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 1 1/4 Stoneybridge Town Council prepares to receive the town's first ever tourist.	23:00 Edge Falls—Series 1, Gorilla Tactics 4/5 Who's making a monkey of Mick at the retail park? Stars Sarah Lancashire. 23:30 The Museum of Everything—Series 2, Behind the Magic 6/6 The museum guides star in a beastly new DVD.

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